ou envision
your child, who has yet to be born, to be the most beautiful, sweetest,
most amazing person in the universe. Therefore, you'd like to give him
or her a name that is truly unique-one that sets your baby apart from
the rest. Since every child is a unique creation, it only makes sense
that we might be prompted to give our children names that are special,
even one-of-a-kind. Still, you should exercise some caution when trying
to give your baby a unique name. There are certainly some things you should
try to consider, before placing that unusual name on the child's birth
certificate.
Stress the Positive
Your child's name should conjure up pleasant memories. It should also
carry a meaning that is truly special to you. Since your baby's name may
cast a long shadow, you will have to be especially careful when deciding
on a name. You might mention some of your ideas to friends and relatives
to find out their reactions. While you may not want to name your child
based upon a consensus vote, it doesn't hurt to have input from other
people.
Think About Rhythm
Rhythm is highly important in music, so it should come as no surprise
that it may have an effect on how your child's name is perceived to
be. In general, your baby's first and last name, spoken together,
should have a pleasing rhythm. Also, the number of syllables in your
child's first name should differ from the number of syllables in the
surname. If you have a particularly common last name, an unusual first
name may indeed be best for baby. When he or she grows up, it will
certainly make it easier to find your offspring in the phone book!
Here we give some examples of last name and the meaning of them:
Bryant - Son of Bryan
Adams - Son of Adam
Asher - Dweller Near An Ash Tree
Campbell - One With A Wry Mouth Or Arched Lips
Carter - One Who Drove A Cart
Darcy - One Who Came From Arcy In France
Ferraro - A Worker In Metals, A Smith
Glassford - A Glazer Or Glass Blower
Hayes - Dweller At The Hedge Or Hedged Enclosure
Kelly - Dweller In A Grove
Lawson - Son Of Law
McCabe - Son Of The Hooded One
McDowell - Son Of The Dark Foreigner
Parsons - Son Of The Par
Proctor - One Who Acted As Attorney In Ecclesiastical
Court
Rose - Dweller At The Sign Of The Rose
Shriver - An Official Or Public Writer, A Scribe
Turner - One Who Made Object On A Lathe
Pronunciation Guides
While you may think it interesting to have your baby's name pronounced
in an unusual way, it could make life unbearable for your child on down
the road. For instance, if you name your baby girl "Maria" but
pronounce it "Mariah," your child will have to constantly correct
people. As an alternative, you might consider an unusual spelling of a
common name, such as Karyn or Caren - which make for unique baby girl
names.
Investigate Your Family Tree
If you're looking for an unusual baby
name, you might try investigating the various branches of your family
tree. You might find that your great-great grandfather or great-great grandmother
had a distinctive name-one that is seldom used today. In this way, you are
forging a link to the past, while also providing your baby with a distinctive
identity.